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Sony VAIO PCG-Z600TEK Software Manual

Sony VAIO PCG-Z600TEK Software Manual

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  • Page 1 About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer PCG-Z600TEK...
  • Page 2 EULA (the "SONY SOFTWARE"). By installing or using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only in connection with the use of the SONY HARDWARE. SONY SOFTWARE is licensed not sold.
  • Page 3 SONY HARDWARE and prior agreement of the recipient to be bound by the terms and conditions of this EULA, you may not sell or rent the SONY SOFTWARE and its copy to any third party. 3. Limited Warranty. SONY warrants the media on which the SONY SOFTWARE is recorded to be free from physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt.

  • Page 4: About The Software On Your Notebook Computer

    About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Your Sony notebook computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles.
  • Page 5 If you connect a Sony CD Player that includes a CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II jack to the MD deck, you can also operate the CD player (playback) from the computer and carry out drag-and-drop recording...
  • Page 6 The Jog Dial Utility (VAIO Action Setup) allows you to configure the Jog Dial on your computer. In this application, you can select the Sony applications, or others, that you want the Jog Dial to pilot ; you can also configure the Jog Dial to start any application, establish a dialup connection, or read an e-mail , simply by turning and pressing the Jog Dial.
  • Page 7 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Sony software VisualFlow Sony Electronics VisualFlow allows you to browse interactively through the contents of your Memory Sticks (optional). VisualFlow can display Memory Stick files in a variety of ways, and allows you to play / display still images, movies or sound files within VisualFlow or with other software.
  • Page 8 You can only use the Recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony notebook you purchased, and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC.

  • Page 9: Operating System And Other Pre-Installed Software

    About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software Operating System and other pre-installed software ® Windows 2000 Microsoft Corporation ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 makes your computer work better by integrating tightly with the Internet and networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics ®...
  • Page 10 About the Software on Your Notebook Computer Operating System and other pre-installed software ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.1 Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

  • Page 11: Capturing A Still Image

    Using Smart Capture Capturing a still image You can capture still images from i.LINK™ compatible devices. For connecting the device, refer to Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder in your Notebook Computer user guide. Also consult the Smart Capture online help for information on installation and use.
  • Page 12 Using Smart Capture Displaying the captured images in Still Viewer See the Smart Capture software online help for more information on installation and use. You can capture the following still images sizes : 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, 80 x 60, and 40 x 30 pixels.
  • Page 13 Using Smart Capture To send a still image via e-mail You need to set up MAPI when using the e-mail software. See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To send a still image via e-mail Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Programs and click Smart Capture.

  • Page 14: Shooting A Video Clip

    Using Smart Capture Shooting a video clip Shooting a video clip You can use Smart Capture to shoot (capture) video clips with a Video Camera connected to your computer, as well as play them or send them via e-mail. Launch Smart Capture. Select Movie using the Switch Capture Mode button. The image will appear in the finder.
  • Page 15 Using Smart Capture Shooting a video clip You can shoot video clips in the following formats : Non-compressed : Video 160 x 120, 24 bits, max. 10 frames/sec. Audio PCM, 11.025 kHz, 16 bits, monophonic Compressed : Video MPEG1 160 x 112, maximum of 30 frames/sec (effective maximum equivalent to 10 frames/...
  • Page 16 Using Smart Capture To playback captured video clips See the manual supplied with the e-mail software for more information on sending e-mails. To playback captured video clips Start the Movie Player software. Click B to playback the images. Click X to pause, x to stop playback. To end Movie Player click...
  • Page 17 Using Smart Capture To send a video clip via e-mail To send a video clip via e-mail If you shoot a video clip in a low resolution format, you can send it by e-mail. Click the Start button on the Windows Point to Program and then Smart Capture.

  • Page 18: Customizing Your Notebook Computer

    The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your notebook computer. Among other things, you will learn how to prepare your modem for use, how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, and you will be introduced to the different display modes.
  • Page 19 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Configuring the modem for use Configuring the modem for use Before you can start using your internal modem, or each time you use your modem while travelling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in Phone and Modem Options matches the country you are dialing from.
  • Page 20 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Configuring the modem for use Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO notebook. The Edit Location dialog appears. Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from. If you modified your location settings, click Apply on the Dialing Rules tab, and then click OK.

  • Page 21: Sony Notebook Setup

    To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: Click the Start button on the Windows In Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup. The Basic window appears; you can then enhance the features by clicking the Basic / Advanced tab. Select the tab for the item you want to change.

  • Page 22: Notebook Setup Tabs

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Setup For more information about each option, click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file. Notebook Setup Tabs Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.

  • Page 23: Changing The Window Design With Ui Design Selector

    Sony Software. To try another design, click on << or >>. Once you are satisfied with your choice, click OK. UI Design Selector closes and changes the window design of Sony software as you selected.

  • Page 24: Power Panel

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel When you use the battery pack as power source, your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, the same profile will be automatically selected the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer.
  • Page 25 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Right click the task bar at the bottom of the screen. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, then click PowerPanel. The PowerPanel appears on the task bar ( you can change it into a floating window by dragging and dropping it on your desktop).

  • Page 26: Power Management Profiles

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Power Management Profiles PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of specific power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management.
  • Page 27 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Other preset profiles Icon Description Word Processing – Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

  • Page 28: Power Management Commands

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Power Management Commands PowerPanel provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action, such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires.
  • Page 29 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Automatic Profiles Selection (APS) A Power Profile is a set of timer values for a variety of system devices. PowerPanel automatically selects the profile associated with the application you are using and changes profiles as you switch between applications. The Power Management lets your system enter energy saving modes by levelling some energy consuming parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.

  • Page 30: Saving Battery Power

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Customizing PowerPanel You can customize the PowerPanel toolbar to suit your portable computing needs. You can edit the pre-defined Power Management settings or create new profiles. Please refer to PowerPanel Help for more information. Saving Battery Power When using the notebook computer with a battery, the CPU can be set to Maximum Battery Life mode to save battery power.
  • Page 31 Customizing Your Notebook Computer PowerPanel Viewing the PowerPanel icon The PowerPanel icon (displayed in the task tray) indicates the level of performance of the CPU. Displayed icons and meanings : PowerPanel icon CPU performance Battery Optimized Performance- Used with a battery. The CPU operates at Low Speed.* Maximum Performance- Used with the AC adapter.

  • Page 32: Displaying Battery Information

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for the battery used in your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information.
  • Page 33 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status Discharging Fully charged Charging Not in use No battery...

  • Page 34: Displaying Detailed Battery Information

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying Battery Information Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the battery. Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the BatteryScope window. The screen appears displaying the Battery Tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.
  • Page 35 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial Setting up Jog Dial The VAIO Action Setup software enables you to start your favorite software with the Jog Dial. This section briefly describes how to use VAIO Action Setup. You can also refer to the VAIO Action Setup Help for more detailed information.
  • Page 36 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial In the Advanced Setting 1 tab, set the Jog Dial's scroll direction and the turning direction of the Jog Dial window by selecting the Upward or Downward option buttons. In the Advanced Setting 2 tab, define whether the window should only be shown while using the Jog Dial control.
  • Page 37 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Setting up Jog Dial Using the internal timer Click on Timer at the left of the dialog box, and then select the application you want to link to the Timer. You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time. It can start applications even when the computer is off or in System Hibernation Mode.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Display Mode

    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Selecting the Display mode Selecting the Display mode This notebook computer uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display. Click the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears.

  • Page 39: Using The Product Recovery Cd-Roms

    Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs You can only use these Recovery CD-ROMs on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer's PC! To perform a system recovery, the notebook should not be docked (port replicator).

  • Page 40: Performing A System Recovery

    Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Performing a system recovery Please note that only the Advanced Recovery allows you to select the size of the C: partition when starting a recovery. When recovering your system, you also need to choose between FAT32 and NTFS for the file management system you want to use.
  • Page 41 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Performing a system recovery By default, your notebook computer’s file management system is FAT32. Only the Advanced Recovery allows you to format your files using either FAT32 or NTFS. You can change your FAT32 file system to NTFS at any time.
  • Page 42 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Performing a system recovery Performing an Advanced System Recovery Take the System Recovery CD-ROM (vol. 1 of 2). Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the System Recovery CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Shut down your computer (Start/Shut Down/Shut Down).
  • Page 43 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Recovering the system without changing partitions Press C to keep your current partitions. This is the recommended option if you do not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to restore your C: drive while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.

  • Page 44: Reinstalling A Device Driver

    Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Reinstalling a device driver Aborting the recovery process The recovery process always warns you when the decision you are asked to take cannot be undone. Whenever possible, the recovery screens allow you either to go back to the previous screen, or to abort the recovery process.

  • Page 45: About The Partitions Of Your Hard Disk Drive

    About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive Default disk space allocation While you can perform a system recovery and change the partition settings in order to have one C: drive only, this option is not recommended for using video editing applications like DVgate.

  • Page 46: How To Use Your Partitioned Drives

    About the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive How to use your partitioned drives How to use your partitioned drives In order to avoid mishandling or malfunction of your software and files, please take the following precautions: To optimize data storage, use the C: drive to install new applications, and save all your documents to the D: drive.

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